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Interior - Glove Box Door Replacement

TSB 05-16-3

08/22/05

GLOVE BOX FRONT COVER REPLACEMENT

FORD:
2004-2006 Freestar

MERCURY:
2004-2006 Monterey

ISSUE
Should the front cover of the glove box require service on a 2004-2006 Freestar/Monterey, a new service part has been released.

ACTION
Replace only the glove box cover, it is no longer necessary to replace the entire glove box assembly.

Refer to the following Service Procedure.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Open the glove box to the maximum position by depressing the two (2) side bumpers.

2. Remove the three (3) screws near the glove box hinge and remove the entire glove box assembly from the instrument panel.





3. Remove the four (4) Phillips head screws "A" that retain the inner glove box bin to the outer door (Figure 1).

4. Disengage the two (2) snaps "B" at the bottom of the bin, these also retain the inner bin to the outer door.

5. Remove the three (3) Phillips head screws "C" that hold the latch assembly to the outer door.

6. Replace the outer door and reverse the above procedure to reassemble.





Parts Block

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

051603A 2004-2006 0.3 Hr.
Freestar/Monterey: Replace
The Glove Box Cover (Do
Not Use With 0624A,
0672A, 050201A)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
1706024 34





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